AT&T’s latest smart grid offer includes wireless connectivity; SmartSynch SmartMeters; SmartSynch GridRouter, which acts as a hub for smart grid data, enabling utilities to connect with any device over any network; and software that provides automatic monitoring on millions of electric meters. By using smart meters, wireless technology, sensors, and software, utilities can more efficiently track power grids and reduce energy use.

AT&T and SmartSynch began their smart grid collaboration in March 2009. Since then, the partnership has successfully updated metering systems for several utility customers. Expanding on that business relationship, SmartSynch has licensed AT&T to sell its metering hardware and software directly to energy providers.

Neal Walker, President of Texas-New Mexico Power, explains, “Outdated power systems can slow down both utilities and their customers. We chose to work with AT&T and SmartSynch so that we could launch a smart grid strategy quickly and cost-effectively. Instead of laying out a significant investment to build our own communication network, we’ve connected our smart meters to AT&T’s highly secure and reliable wireless network.”

AT&T Inc. provides wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services in the United States and around the world. For more information on AT&T’s smart grid solutions, visit http://go-att.us/smartgrid.